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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1952
Page
2
Iowa State extension shows pregnant sows need 14 percent total protein and abundant alfalfa. Self feeding or hand feeding plans mix oats, alfalfa, and protein supplements. options include ground corn oats alfalfa mix and irradiated yeast for vitamin D. Mineral mix and protein supplements like meat scraps and soybean meal support litter quality.
Iowa farmsteads see more temporary corn storage structures this year aiding rat shelter and food access. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson warns that while rat numbers average about 75 per farm, five months can ruin 75 bushels of corn. He urges weed cleanup, clutter removal, and a two station bait plan using warfarin bait kept dry and fresh to deter infestations.
Bremer County farms report a new corn disease causing stalk purpling and nubbin ears. Extension director Ralph Poynter notes varying infestations with some fields losing 10 or more bushels per acre. Adrian Sherf of Iowa State College says the disease is widespread in Iowa and its cause remains unknown.
A writer visits a farm where 18 gilts are chosen from 117 seven month old hogs weighing about 220 pounds while 99 hogs go to market. The piece argues gilts should come from sows with large litters, even temperaments, good type and easy feeders, and have ample teats. It warns against selecting solely on appearance and notes imperfect record keeping. Bow-Key Feeds invites questions.
The second extension lesson for township women will be held in the Farm Bureau building in Waverly Thursday at 1 p m. A 4 H leaders meeting for their first subject matter lesson in Tripoli town hall Thursday Nov 6 at 10 a m will cover state survey results showing many families lack dairy products citrus fruits and green and yellow vegetables with Bremer county in the red. Buffalo skulls found near Adel indicate buffalo once roamed Iowa plains with remains at about 20 feet deep.
J L Robinson Iowa Crop Improvement Association secretary warns farmers about seed salesmen touting so called new oat varieties. He says many are not better than established types, may be regionally unsuitable, and carry high prices or questionable contracts. Buy only Iowa Certified Seed from trusted sources and avoid out of state purchases. No new varieties released this year. No 411 limited fall 1953 with approved growers only. certified Iowa list includes Reselect Clin ton Cherokee Bentom Andrew Shelby Bonda and Bo 0 205.
Richard Bortell, a Grinnell youth, is recovering after a rifle bullet struck his neck during a rat shooting incident at the city dump. The weapon slipped from Darrell Leaming’s grasp and fired as he reached for it.
The Wapsie Whirlwind 4-H club met at Mrs. Robert Camp home with Rosella Bockhaus as president and Carol Sievers as secretary after officer elections. Helen O Connell remains reporter and Wilma O Connor is historian. Berthany Bockhaige becomes phone operator. Lunch was served by hostess Mrs Camp. Next meeting planned at Patricia and Norma Abbas home.
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